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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Jimp on 27 September 2008, 21:32

Title: Which headunit adaptor?
Post by: Jimp on 27 September 2008, 21:32
If I want to install a headunit using an adaptor for the wires instead of wiring it myself, would one of these be correct for the mk5? I don't have a multifucntion steering wheel or any other external stuff to control a headunit.
http://www.dvbcaraudio.co.uk/leads-leads-c-144_145_234.html
Last time I wired it myself but it was a pain and pretty slow and I don't feel like doing it again  :grin:.
Title: Re: Which headunit adaptor?
Post by: SteveP on 27 September 2008, 21:52
These will work but won't give switched live etc.

I would recommend the CAN BUS adapters as these are true plug and play, like this one http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/8115.html

HTH  :smiley:
Title: Re: Which headunit adaptor?
Post by: AlanD on 28 September 2008, 12:01
If you dont want to do any wireing yourself then you need the CAN BUS as Steve pointed out. If not pop into any Car Audio shop and they will have a simple adaptor for about £10.

Steve, thats a mighty impressive price you have found for the that adaptor.
Title: Re: Which headunit adaptor?
Post by: Jimp on 28 September 2008, 21:37
These will work but won't give switched live etc.

I would recommend the CAN BUS adapters as these are true plug and play, like this one http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/8115.html

HTH  :smiley:

Thanks for the link Steve  :smiley:. Just a case of plugging the VW connector to one side and the headunit connector to the other?
Title: Re: Which headunit adaptor?
Post by: SteveP on 28 September 2008, 21:48
These will work but won't give switched live etc.

I would recommend the CAN BUS adapters as these are true plug and play, like this one http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/8115.html

HTH  :smiley:

Thanks for the link Steve  :smiley:. Just a case of plugging the VW connector to one side and the headunit connector to the other?

Yep this will provide the ISO connectors your aftermarket headunit will come fitted with  :smiley:, the only thing to check is if this one includes the aerial adapter as well as the VW OEM headunits also use a different type of of aerial connector, if not then you will also need one of these: -

http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/product/products_id/8126.html